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Food / side

Cole Slaw

Food / side Food / casual

Meaning

What it means

A cabbage-based side dish often served with sandwiches or fish fries.

Cole slaw is a common side at Pittsburgh-area fish fries, diners, and sandwich spots.

Usage

Use it like this

“That fish sandwich comes with cole slaw.”
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